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Beginning Dec. 1, 2014, health-care visitors should be vaccinated

Thursday, November 27, 2014 8:45 AM

As of Dec. 1, 2014, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities - including long-term care homes - are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influenza.

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Province honours Dr. Julio Montaner

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:45 PM

In recognition of his contribution to the field of HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention, Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement honouring Dr. Julio Montaner.

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Health Minister's statement on National Addictions Awareness Week

Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:00 AM

In recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week, November 17 to 21, Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement today:

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November highlights importance of lung health

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:00 AM

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of awareness campaigns that aim to bring attention to lung health this month.

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Health Minister thanks Dr. Perry Kendall for years of service

Monday, November 10, 2014 10:00 AM

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, who has announced that he will be retiring as of March 31, 2015.

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PharmaCare reviews class of diabetes drugs, saves millions

Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:05 AM

PharmaCare, B.C.'s public drug plan, stands to save millions of dollars after a review of evidence lead the plan to change its coverage of a class of diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor drugs.

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Province provides grant for seniors' falls prevention and mobility

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:30 PM
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In recognition of Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced a $4.5-million grant through the Provincial Health Services Authority to the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility for programs to help prevent falls and hip fractures in older adults and enhance mobility though early intervention.

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Patient safety enhanced through improved international nursing assessments

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 9:00 AM
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Internationally educated practitioners within the nursing community will have access to a more streamlined assessment process to support their entry into the B.C. workforce.

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Extreme weather shelter spaces available across Greater Victoria

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:45 AM

The B.C. government will fund approximately 145 extreme weather shelter spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

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1,000 families for B.C. children and teens

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Monday, November 3, 2014 12:15 PM
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During Adoption Awareness Month in November, the Province is launching a new social media campaign to encourage British Columbians to consider adopting one of the more than...

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Acknowledgment

The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

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